The Camelid Companion

What if the secret to easier, more enjoyable llama and alpaca ownership wasn't about better equipment or more experience — but about understanding your animals in a whole new way?

That is exactly what The Camelid Companion delivers. This remarkable book will teach you everything you need to know to become the kind of person a llama or alpaca genuinely loves to be around — while still allowing you to accomplish every aspect of your management job safely, efficiently, and with far less stress for both you and your animals.

Packed into 400 beautifully illustrated pages, this comprehensive guide covers virtually every aspect of camelid ownership from wool to weaning and from herding to halter fit. The in-depth chapters on Medical Herd Management, Herd Maintenance, and Husbandry walk you through the birth of a baby, help you navigate emergencies with confidence, and show you how to assist your veterinarian with medical procedures like a pro.

Perhaps most importantly, this book will transform the way you think about training. Learn how your own behavior is the single most powerful training tool you have — and discover how physics, not force, can help you accomplish previously challenging tasks like giving injections and trimming toenails with ease and confidence.

Hundreds of clever illustrations and helpful navigation icons make it easy to find exactly what you need, exactly when you need it — whether you are in the barn at midnight or planning ahead for the season.

Whether you have 2 llamas or 200 alpacas, this book belongs in your library. As we like to say — worth every penny! 🦙

400 pages. Hundreds of illustrations.